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["INSTRUCTIONS"]
[1,"All questions pertaining to this funding opportunity announcement should be emailed to WPTOFOA@ee.doe.gov. "]
[2,"All questions pertaining to EERE Exchange should be emailed to EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov. Include FOA name and number in subject line."]
[3,"All questions and answers pertaining to this FOA will be posted on EERE Exchange within this spreadsheet."]
[4,"DOE will attempt to respond to a question within 3 business days, unless a similar question and answer has already been posted in this spreadsheet. "]
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["TIPS"]
[1,"Applicants may sort questions and answers in the question tabs of this spreadhseet by selecting the drop-down box arrow on the column headers and selecting any of the listed attributes."]
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["ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION AND ANSWER LOG"]
["DE-FOA-0002234: Marine Energy Foundational Research and Testing Infrastructure"]
["Question #","Date Submitted","Topic","Question","Answer"]
[1,"2020-04-01",null,"I was looking through the current FOA, specifically at Topic Area 1, and was wondering if some of our technologies may fall within the scope of what you are looking for. The topic area seemed pretty broad.\n\nBetween our two companies we work on a variety of technologies, specifically:\n-Solid-State & Li-air batteries ( high energy density long life batteries for autonomous sea vehicles)\n\n-A thermo-electrochemical convertor that uses a temperature differential to provide power ( can be used for energy harvesting in remote locations such as to provide power to devices while out at sea)\n\n-An ambient air water generator (to collect clean water from the air using solar energy)\n\n-A device that generates power via evaporative cooling utilizing ambient water vapor and taking advantage of daily cycles of temperature and humidity.\n\nWould any of these technologies be of interest to the program for Topic Area 1?","Thank you for your interest in DE-FOA-0002234. The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) posted at EERE eXCHANGE is comprehensive and designed to allow prospective applicants to assess their proposed projects versus the requirements and criteria of the FOA.  We cannot predetermine the suitability or viability of a proposal in advance of the merit review process.  It is up to prospective applicants to review the requirements of the FOA and assess the merits of their proposed project to determine whether to submit an application.  All questions concerning this announcement must be submitted via e-mail to MHKFOA@ee.doe.gov not later than 3 business days prior to the application due date.  All questions and answers related to this FOA will be posted on EERE eXCHANGE at: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.  Please note that you must first select this specific FOA number in order to view the questions and answers specific to this FOA."]
[2,"2020-04-01",null,"We have a recently published and patented new technology that converts kinetic energy from the ocean:air interface to electrical energy with about 30 percent efficiency. The approach is based on a single element structure synthesized in a single step that generates a 10 to 20 nm thin layer of an ultrapure common metal (Ni, Fe, V, etc) on solid and flexible (glass, PET, PP, PE, PVC) substrates over arbitrarily large areas using physical vapor deposition from common-purity and inexpensive metal sources. A key outcome, also basis for one patent issued, is that rusting, oxidation, corrosion, and delamination are minimal over >8 days tested thus far under our testing conditions inside a wave tank operating using Instant Ocean mix. Moreover, there are no moving parts besides the ocean waves. \n \nIn the near term, field tests are planned with collaborators in Israel through a small joint grant using Mediterranean sea water, and this is where your planned testing facility would be a big national advantage. \n \nIn the longer term, implementation in an interconnected buoy network is envisioned for this FOA as well as 3-D printed structures dipping into the ocean from large-area frameworks floating off-shore. Applications in actively pumped scenarios with extra 30 percent energy harvesting are also envisioned, as well as applications in estuaries and tidal basins. \nI am wondering if this is something you would entertain as part of DE-FOA-0002234, or if we are off-base.","Please see answer to Q&A 1 above. "]
[3,"2020-04-01",null,"I am interested in attending the informational webinar for DE-FOA-0002234: Marine Energy Foundational Research and Testing Infrastructure, which is scheduled for April 15, but I do not see instructions regarding how to attend. Please advise.","A recorded informational webinar will be available April 15, 2020 to provide information on the FOA to potential applicants. In addition to describing the FOA in detail, information will be provided on who is eligible to apply, what an application needs to include, cost share and other requirements, how to ask questions, and how applications will be selected for funding. Please log into EERE eXCHANGE at: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/ on April 15, 2020 after 12:00 noon MST to review the webinar.  Participation in the webinar is voluntary, and there are no particular advantages or disadvantages to the application evaluation process with respect to participating or viewing the webinar.  More information on the webinar will be posted soon."]
[4,"2020-04-06",null,"I am a MBA student at \"ABC\" University working on a consulting project for a company based in Australia called \"XXX\".  \"XXX\" has developed a hydrokinetic turbine for rivers, and they are looking to test it in the United States (US) to determine if it is a viable product here.  They currently have a few turbines in the Danube river in Germany, but have not done anything in the US (this is what my consulting project is - to see if the US is a good market for them to enter). I am reaching out because I found information online about Funding Opportunity Announcement-002234: \"Marine Energy Foundation Research and Testing Infrastructure\", and I wanted to see if this would be something that \"XXX\" would benefit from applying for.  Again, they are looking to bring a hydrokinetic turbine into the US and are trying to determine if the US is a viable market for them to enter. Any information that can be provided will be greatly appreciated.  ","Please see answer to Q&A 1 above. "]
[{"$f":"A7+1","v":5},"2020-04-08",null,"There seem to be two FOA numbers (2234 and 2266) related to this title.  Can you clarify please?","The announcement for this FOA contained a typo.  The correct number is DE-FOA-0002234."]
[{"$f":"A8+1","v":6},"2020-04-11",null,"While I believe that I understand the intent behind limiting each institutions to a single submission per topic area, restricting each institution to a single concept paper would seem to mean that if a concept paper is discouraged, the institution has effectively forfeited its opportunity to submit a responsive full application.  Is it possible that this restriction could be relaxed for Topic Area 1, particularly for the concept papers?\n\n","Applicants are encouraged to propose one or more research activities in their submission, playing to the strengths of the research team assembled for the project. Partnerships and multidisciplinary teams are highly encouraged. As stated in Section VI.A.ii of the FOA, \"applicants may submit a full application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so. By discouraging the submission of a full application, EERE intends to convey its lack of programmatic interest in the proposed project. Such assessments do not necessarily reflect judgments on the merits of the proposed project. The purpose of the concept paper phase is to save applicants the considerable time and expense of preparing a full application that is unlikely to be selected for award negotiations\""]
[7,"2020-04-13",null,"I am seeking a little clarity on the cost share requirements under TA #1.  As written, it is clear that if an academic organization is the prime, the cost share is 10%, and cost share is 20% if a private industry partner is prime. However, if a academic organization proposal is selected and contains sub-awards to industry players, do the cost share requirements change ?","As stated in Section III.B. of the FOA, for Topic Area 1, the cost share is 10% for Institutions of Higher Education and Non-Profit Organizations, and 20% for applicants other than Institutions of Higher Education and Non-Profit Organizations.  If the prime applicant is an academic organization with sub-awards to industry players, the cost share requirement does not change.  The requirement would remain 10%."]
[8,"2020-04-14",null,"I am writing to ask whether a DOE National Laboratory scientist who holds a Joint Appointment faculty position at a university can be included as a university Co-PI in a proposal under this FOA. ","Assuming this question refers to Topic Area 1 – Foundational Research of the FOA, DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are not eligible to apply as either a prime or a sub-recipient.  Universities and other non-federal research entities are eligible to apply.  Please refer to Section III of the FOA for specific eligibility criteria.  It is up to the applicant to decide if they are eligible or not eligible to apply to a FOA.  DOE does not make eligibility determinations in advance for any applicant."]
[9,"2020-04-16",null,"What is the correct mailbox for questions to this FOA? ","The correct mailbox to submit questions to is MHKFOA@ee.doe.gov.  "]
[10,"2020-04-16",null,"I was forwarded by our School the information about the Marine Energy Foundational Research and Testing Infrastructure FOA which attracted my great interest to apply. However my research topic is not around tidal energy or electricity generation, but about “ocean thermal energy application for sea water desalination”. My understanding is the three main types of marine energy include wave, tidal and ocean thermal. I wonder if such a topic about ocean thermal is also welcomed for application.","Please see answer to Q&A 1 above. "]
[11,"2020-04-12",null,"What is the minimum total project cost share requirement for Topic Area 1 for teams that include university and for-profit organizations. We are considering assembling a team combined that includes both university and for-profit sub-recipients. The prime applicant is a university with a $1M budget, and one of the sub-recipients is an industry member with a $500K budget. Would the minimum cost share requirement be the blended amount of 10% for the University and 20% for the industry member, or would it be 20% for all project partners?","Please see answer to Q&A 7 above. "]
[12,"2020-04-10",null,"I am reaching out with a query about DE-FOA-0002234 Topic Area 2. On-Page 12 of the document, there is a paragraph on the Accreditation of the testing capabilities. I have a couple of questions on it:  1. Do these capabilities need to be open water test facilities or can they be laboratory facilities that can meet the IEC-TC114 and IEC17025 standard?  2. In some cases, the open water facilities may or may not be managed by the lead institution but would be under another institution or an independent organization. Is that allowable as long as all facilities are under the AMEC organization? ","Topic Area 2, Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), in FOA Section 1.B.2 includes the objective “Applicants must include a plan to provide quality capabilities for testing that can be done in accordance with marine energy standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee (TC) specifications, IEC TC-114”. Answer #1: This does not restrict the testing capabilities only to open water test facilities. Answer #2: Yes, having open water facilities as part of AMEC but not managed by the lead institution is allowable. Topic Area 2 Schedule, Expected Deliverables and Milestones in Section 1.B.2 of the FOA states “Applicants are expected to demonstrate how they plan to coordinate their activities with other universities, developers, potential customers, and the Foundational Research Network Facilitator”. Further, AMEC will be established and operated by an institution of higher education or university led consortium with a focus on advancing marine energy technologies in the Atlantic region of the U.S.  It is understood that not all institutions or universities within AMEC may possess or duplicate available capabilities and facilities under the consortium approach. In some cases, AMEC’s test laboratory accreditation for the lead organization may be extended to team members. The FOA is seeking applications that contain a solid approach towards accreditation, with a plan for accreditation to be fully detailed during the first 18 months of the project in BP1; however it is understood that immediate accreditation is not realistic.\n"]
[13,"2020-04-16",null,"Topic area 1 appears to seek applications from research institutes, including private research organizations. We are a small business engaged solely in R&D in the marine energy sector. Do we qualify for this topic area?","Topic Area 1 is open to non-federal research institutions – e.g. universities and other private or non-profit research organizations focused on crosscutting, device agnostic, early-stage foundational marine energy research.  Please see Section III.A of the FOA for Topic Area 1 eligibility requirements. "]
[14,"2020-04-16",null,"Are the number of awards fixed for Topic Area 1?  Will more than 7 be awarded if the budget allows?","As stated in Section I.B. of the FOA, DOE expects to award up to 7 awards for Topic Area 1.  However, that is an estimate and DOE may issue one, multiple, or no awards."]
[15,"2020-04-16",null,"If the prime applicant is a university, and project partners are for-profits, then will 10% cost share apply to all entities?","Please see answer to Q&A 7 above. "]
[16,"2020-04-16",null,"Can postdoctoral scientists be listed as co-PI?","This FOA has no requirement for a Co-PI.  It is up to the applicant if they choose to designate a Co-PI."]
[17,"2020-04-17",null,"Are universities with an existing U.S. Department of Energy marine renewable energy center designation, including new university partners, eligible to apply as a prime for Topic 2 of DE-FOA-0002234?","For Topic Area 2 of this FOA, eligibility is restricted to institutions of higher education or university-led consortia. Please see Section III of the FOA. "]
[18,"2020-04-18",null,"Regarding Topic Area 3, the Foundational Research Network Facilitator (FRNF): You appear to be looking for the FRNF to be a coordinating individual and not a group – correct?","The goals of the FRNF are to coordinate, engage and collaborate with non-federal research institutions, while broadening the base of research organizations supporting marine energy R&D and helping to maximize the impact of their research by the timely and wide dissemination of results. The FOA requires the Applicant to provide a description of how the proposed FRNF skillset (whether individual or group): 1) enables achievement of the project objectives; 2) enables the achievement of the identified high impact projects, and 3) will be maintained over the period of performance and adapted as needed. In addition, the Applicant must provide a draft Foundational Research Network Facilitator charter per the requirements in the FOA. "]
[19,"2020-04-18",null,"Regarding Topic Area 3, the Foundational Research Network Facilitator (FRNF): Will the FRNF be a DOE WPTO employee or a company supplied contractor to the DOE WPTO?","The FRNF will not be a DOE employee or contractor.  The FRNF will be the recipient of a Federal award, in this case a Cooperative Agreement."]
[20,"2020-04-18",null,"Regarding Topic Area 3, the Foundational Research Network Facilitator (FRNF): Since the efforts and projects are disperse regionally, could the FRNF's home base be located anywhere within the US? Or would the FRNF's primary residence need to be in the D.C. area?","The FRNF can be located anywhere with this the US. There is no requirement that the FRNF is located in the D.C. area."]
[21,"2020-04-20",null,"We are getting ready to submit our concept paper and I would like to know if it is acceptable to put a photo of the device we are researching on the cover page of the concept letter.","REVISED: The Cover Page (1 page) may not contain any Technical Description and Impacts information or Addendum information.  The Technical Description and Impacts sections of the Concept Paper or Addendum must conform to Section IV.B. of the FOA.  As long as the Concept Paper adequately addresses the requirements of the Concept Paper as outlined in FOA Section IV.B, embedded tables, charts, graphics, etc. can be utilized throughout the Concept Paper. Also, see below Q&A #27."]
[22,"2020-04-20",null,"I'm reaching out as co-founder of a certified women-owned marine environmental consulting firm with over seven years of multi-faceted experience working in the offshore energy industry.  After reviewing the FOA and other available documents, I wanted to reach out to inquire about the relevance of environmental expertise to an application within Topic Area 1 - Foundational Research and Development. I believe that we could add value as a teaming partner, however, before we connect with other teams to develop a conceptual paper, I wanted to get a better understanding of how the EERE views environmental expertise as it relates to FOA 0002234?","See also answer to Q&A 1 above. The FOA specifically solicits collaborative research partnerships to build upon and expand past efforts and develop impactful foundational R&D and analysis to advance the U.S. marine energy industry. The development of a strong, interdisciplinary, and well-connected research network increases the likelihood of diversity of approaches to tackling foundational R&D challenges, broadens the understanding of energy needs and increases the potential to tackle marine energy challenges. We cannot predetermine the suitability or viability of a proposal in advance of the merit review process.  It is up to prospective applicants to review the requirements of the FOA and assess the merits of their proposed skillset or project to determine whether to submit an application. "]
[23,"2020-04-21",null,"When will the next update to the Teaming List be made? ","The Teaming Partner List is updated as new information becomes available."]
[24,"2020-04-27",null,"We from Company X would like to team up with two professors from different universities for grant call DE-FOA-0002234. In both of the concept papers, university professors are the main applicant and we could be either subrecipient or partners. There is an overhead charge for each university and some is up to 50% of the total funding they receive. Therefore, we may submit a joint application with the university so that our budget is separate. There is limitation on the number of concept papers and full applications for this call. If Company X joint applied for DE-FOA-0002234, are we an applicant or partner?","The FOA does not allow joint applicants.  There may only be one prime applicant.  The prime applicant determines the nature of other partners, such as subrecipients or contractors (vendors). The prime applicant also estimates future costs for the project as a whole, including all work to be performed by the prime recipient and its subrecipients and contractors."]
[25,"2020-04-27",null,"We from Company X would like to team up with two professors from different universities for grant call DE-FOA-0002234. In both of the concept papers, university professors are the main applicant and we could be either subrecipient or partners. There is an overhead charge for each university and some is up to 50% of the total funding they receive. Therefore, we may submit a joint application with the university so that our budget is separate. There is limitation on the number of concept papers and full applications for this call.  Can we submit two concept papers of different topics with two professors?","As stated in Section III. F of the FOA, an entity may only submit one Concept paper and one Full Application for each Topic Area of this FOA.  This limitation does not prohibit an applicant from collaborating on other applications (e.g., as a potential subrecipient or partner) so long as the entity is only listed as the applicant on one Concept Paper and one Full Application for each Topic Area of this FOA."]
[26,"2020-04-27",null,"Our university partner now requested Company X to take the lead as the project PI. I hope to consult you how many ways we could collaborate and submit the proposal, such as jointly or separately. What are the difference?","Please see answer to Q&A 24 above."]
[27,"2020-04-29",null,"I have a question regarding graphs, charts, photos, and figures for the DE-FOA-0002234 concept paper. Specifically, is the use of the listed supplementals a part of the maximum page count, and can they only be placed in the addendum?","The Cover Page (1 page) may not contain any Technical Description and Impacts information or Addendum information.  The Technical Description and Impacts sections of the Concept Paper or Addendum must conform to Section IV.B. of the FOA.  As long as the Concept Paper adequately addresses the requirements of the Concept Paper as outlined in FOA Section IV.B, embedded tables, charts, graphics, etc. can be utilized throughout the Concept Paper. Also, see above Q&A #21."]
[28,"2020-05-01",null,"On p. 17 of the solicitation it says that Topic 3 will be one award for $1.5 million.  However on p. 25 it says the limit for one award is $1M.  Can you clarify which is correct?","For Topic Area 3 of the FOA, DOE will award up to $1.5M to one recipient. A modification to the FOA will be posted soon to update this information."]
[29,"2020-05-08",null,"Can you please tell me if Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-0002234 is a limited opportunity?  I have a PI who thinks that it is but I cannot find anything to support this.  I believe it isn't but would like confirmation. ","See Section III of the FOA for details on Eligibility requirements. "]
[30,"2020-05-11",null,"Can you confirm if the concept paper deadline for the above FOA (DE-FOA-0002234) has been extended until tomorrow 5/12 or is it now closed ?","As stated in the FOA, the deadline for the concept papers was 5/11/20 at 5:00 pm ET."]
[31,"2020-05-12",null,"As a developer I inquired with a university and federal lab for collaboration in Pacific Northwest for DOE-FOA-0002334, with no reply. Is it worth pursuing a concept paper without a partner?","As stated in DE-FOA-0002234, the deadline for the concept papers was 5/11/20 at 5:00 pm ET."]
[32,"2020-05-22",null,"Just checking in on the FOA Budget Periods for Topic Area #1: At the bottom of page 49 it says \"At a minimum, each project must have at least one project-wide Go/No-Go decision point for each budget period (12 to 18-month period) of the project, except for Topic Area 3 which has only one (1) Budget Period. See Section VI.B.xiv.\". In other pages, it is stated that Topic 1 should have two 24-month budget periods with one Go-No Go.  Confirm Topic Area #1 is 2x Budget Period with a Go/No-Go at 24 months ?","Topic Area 1 projects  have an estimated period of performance duration of up to 48 months, with two anticipated budget periods with a Go/No-Go decision after 24 months."]
[{"$f":"A35+1","v":33},"2020-05-28",null,"The SOPO template provided by DOE [on the Exchange Website] uses 12 point Calibri font. Could you please confirm that it is acceptable to use Calibri 12 point font in the SOPO? The formatting requirements found in Section IV. of the FOA state that \"All pages must ...use Times New Roman typeface...\"","The SOPO template has been updated on EERE Exchange with Times New Roman font, as well as minor formatting changes. You may pull the new one or use the old one with Calibri font. Either of these two fonts will be accepted."]
[{"$f":"A36+1","v":34},"2020-06-03",null,"I just saw the funding opportunity on grants.gov from the Department of Energy titled “Marine Energy Foundational Research and Testing Infrastructure.”  When I read through the webinar presentation, I noticed that the was a deadline for concept paper, which was due on May 11th.  I was wondering if it is still possible to submit a full proposal, even if we did not submit a concept paper. ","As stated in Section IV of the FOA, only Applicants who have submitted an eligible Concept Paper will be eligible to submit a Full Application. DOE will not review or consider ineligible submissions."]
[35,"2020-06-08",null,"We have been encouranged to submit a full application for Topic Area 1.  The prime recipient of the grant will be XXX University. We have three subcontractors on the team: 2 universities and 1 company. According to Table 7 on page 38 of the FOA, institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations are required to provide a 10% cost share and all others a 20% cost share. Since our prime recipient is a university, do we need to provide a 10% cost share, even though one of the subcontractors is a company?","Please see answer to Q&A 7 above. "]
[36,"2020-06-08",null,"A summary slide template is discussed on page 60 of the FOA. However, I can't seem to find this template on the EERE exchange. Could you please provide the template.","A template Summary Slide has been uploaded under Required Application Documents.  This is a suggested format only.  Applicants may use the template Summary Slide or create their own PowerPoint Summary Slide as long as it contains the information specified in Section IV.C.ix of the FOA."]
[37,"2020-06-09",null,"I’m wondering if the old SF-424 form should be used from DOE’s website (OMB Number: 4040-0004 | Expiration Date: 8/31/2016) or should we use the updated form with an Expiration Date of 12/31/2022?","Either form is acceptable."]
[38,"2020-06-09",null,"On Page 51 of the FOA, under the first bullet of: Topic Area 1 Specific Technical Volume Requirements, it says: \"The Applicant must provide a description of proposed projects to be undertaken, describing how each project was identified and selected. Final projects to be negotiated after application selection.\"  Can you please explain the last sentence and its intention? Particularly please explain what \"final projects\" and \"application selection\" pertain to.","Application selection refers to if the submitted application is selected for negotiation of an award.  After selection, there is a negotiation period where the submitted Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO)  is reviewed, discussed and negotiated with DOE and a final revised SOPO is agreed upon, which may or may not include some changes/revisions/clarifications to the projects / tasks in the original SOPO to ensure recipients are successful."]
[39,"2020-06-18",null,"On page 53 under direct guidance for the Topic Area 3 submittal the FOA asks for “ The Applicant must provide a draft Foundational Research Network Facilitator charter which should include the following information: 1) Scope, 2) Objectives, 3) Participants, 4) Roles and responsibilities, 5) Stakeholders, 6) Other areas as applicable\".  What section should the draft charter be included in? Can this be submitted as it’s own document (not counted against the page length)? ","The Charter content  should be included in the Technical Volume, and will count towards the page limit in the Technical Volume."]
[40,"2020-06-18",null,"The instructions for this FOA state:  \"Submit letters of commitment from all subrecipient and third party cost share providers. If applicable, also include any letters of commitment from partners/end users (one page maximum per letter). Save the letters of commitment in a single PDF file using the following convention for the title “ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_LOCs”.  Is the lead organization also required to provide a letter of commitment or are letters only required for sub-recipients?","The lead organization is not required to submit a letter of commitment.  Letters of commitment are required as described in Section IV.C.iv. of the FOA."]
[41,"2020-06-18",null,"We are working on an application to FOA-0002234 and would like to change the title to something different that what we used for the Concept Paper.  Is that allowable?","Yes, as long as the Control Number remains the same."]
[42,"2020-06-24",null,"The budget justification provided under Required Application Documents only allows for a three year budget; however, Topic Area 1 projects  have an estimated period of performance duration of up to 48 months. Can we use the five – year budget justification excel spreadsheet so we are able to budget the full 48 months.","As stated in Section II.ii. (Period of Performance) of the FOA, Topic Area 1 awards are estimated to have a period of performance of up to 48 months, with two Budget Periods anticipated.  There would be a Go/No-Go decision between the two Budget Periods.  On the Budget Justification form, there are columns for  3 Budget Periods.  These Budget Periods are not meant to correspond to a 12-month period (one year).  The proposed budget period length should be identified in the column Proposed Budget Period Dates.  For Topic Area 1, each budget period should be 24 months, for a total of a 48 month project period."]
[43,"2020-06-25",null,"Our question is related to the budget periods for Topic Area #1, with a period of performance of 48 months, should we prepare our internal budget and SF-424 sponsor budget based on budget periods of two years/24 months in duration each.  ","Applicants should prepare a budget based on budget periods; and in this case, for Topic Area 1, BP1 (24 months) and BP2 (24 months).  Please see updated response to Q42 for more details."]
[44,"2020-06-25",null,"Could you please clarify what the earliest start date for the period of performance would be if award negotiations take place in September-December 2020.","It is estimated that start dates would be between January and March 2020.  This is an estimate only as many factors can affect the length of negotiations and award approval."]
[45,"2020-06-25",null,"We will have a foreign entity as a subaward, the University of XXX in the UK.   Could you please let me know if there are any special documentation requirements in addition to the standard ones, for a subaward that is a foreign entity.","See Section IV.C.xiv. of the FOA, \"Performance of Work in the United States (Foreign Work Waiver)\".  Appendix C of the FOA lists the necessary information that must be included in a foreign work waiver request.  Save the Waivers in a single PDF file using the following convention for the title “ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Waiver”. "]
[46,"2020-06-26",null,"I am currently working with a PI here at XXXX on an application to DE-FOA-0002234. We have finalized our budget documents using a start date of September 2020, with the understanding that this is only an estimate as this is when award negotiations will begin. After coming across the Q&A #44 posted above in this solicitation’s FAQ, I just wanted to make sure that this will not be an issue. I am concerned that redoing our materials at this point would put us in danger of missing the submission deadline (as we have a subaward involved, as well).","This will not be an issue.  Applicants selected for negotiation of an award will have the opportunity to make necessary budget adjustments during the negotiation process."]
[47,"2020-06-26",null,"I am in the process of completing the submission of the files for a Full Application for the FOA: DE-FOA-0002234: MARINE ENERGY FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH AND TESTING INFRASTRUCTURE.  I tried several times to upload the file named “Calculation Addendum” in an Excel format and it appears to be uploaded in scrambled html format on the EERE website. Please let me know how I can upload this file in the proper format. All other files appear to be have been uploaded correctly.","As stated in the FOA, for problems with EERE Exchange, please Email EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov  Include FOA name & number in subject line."]
[48,"2020-06-29",null,"Is the cost-share amount only dictated by the lead organization even if we have a subaward? Would we cost-share only 10% since we are a non-profit, even if we have a for-profit subaward? Or would the cost share be a weighted percentage of both participants (since the cost share requirement is 20% for a for-profit company)? ","Please see answer to Q&A 7 above. "]
[49,"2020-07-06",null,"We had a question regarding the  uploading of our Calculation Addendum to the EERE Exchange upload section. The FOA states that we may: Save the Calculation Addendum in a single Microsoft Word or Excel file using the following convention for the title “ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Calculation”. However, when attempting the upload in the EERE Exchange system, it appears that the only format option is Microsoft Excel. The text states: Calculation Addendum (Microsoft Excel format)  .xlsx   And upon attempting to upload, it will only allow corresponding Excel documents to be uploaded.  We wanted to check if Word is still an allowable format for this document, and if so, how we can upload it to the EERE Exchange Upload section. ","Microsoft Word is an allowable format and EERE Exchange should now accept that format."]
[50,"2020-07-06",null,"We are preparing application for the DE-FOA-0002234, and I wanted to confirm the proper way to name the subrecipient budget justification files. According to the FOA we must name them “ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Subrecipient_Budget_Justification”, but how should we distinguish them if we have 2 subs? Can we put -1 and -2 in the end? Also, there is only one slot for the sub budget in the main attachments box, should we attach the second budget justification under “Additional Files”? ","Applicants may use \"ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Subrecipient_Budget_Justification_1\", \"ControlNumber_LeadOrganization_Subrecipient_Budget_Justification_2\", etc. for multiple subrecipient budgets. For assistance with attaching the second budget justification, please contact the EERE Exchange Helpdesk by email at EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov  Include FOA name and number in subject line."]
[51,"2020-09-15",null,"Would it be possible to provide an update on the status of the decision process for DE-FOA-0002234.  Specifically, is it possible to get a more precise date (in September) when the decision on successful applicants will become available?","DOE is currently reviewing applications.  The exact date for EERE Selection Notifications is yet to be determined. It is estimated that announcement of applications selected for award negotiations will occur in October or November 2020."]
[52,"2020-11-20",null,"Is there an updated timeframe as to when award selections will be announced? ","DOE is currently reviewing applications.  The exact date for EERE Selection Notifications is yet to be determined. It is estimated that announcement of applications selected for award negotiations will occur in December 2020 or January 2021."]
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